Thursday, May 19, 2011

Poetry Term #19

19) Symbol


Definition:
the use of colors, seasons, words, characters, actions, or other things to represent another, deeper meaning..

Example:
Rose, thou art sick!
The invisible worm
That flies in the night,
In the howling storm,
Has found out thy bed
Of crimson joy:
And his dark secret love
Does thy life destroy.

Significance:
Symbols help readers to understand what poet is trying to say easier.


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